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Saturday, 22 February 2014 18:00

Bishop Paprocki keynote speaker for men’s prayer breakfast

JERSEYVILLE — Bishop Thomas John Paprocki will be the keynote speaker at the Annual Catholic Men’s Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, March 15 in Jerseyville.

Bishop Paprocki will celebrate Mass at 8 a.m. at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, at 306 N. Washington St. The breakfast will follow in the Father Hembrow Center.

Bishop Paprocki’s topic will be “Holy Goals for Body and Soul,” which is also the title of his book Holy Goals for Body & Soul: 8 Steps to Connect Sports with God and Faith.

Deacon Jim Schwartzkopf, from St. Mary Church in Alton, will deliver the preliminary address.

Fathers are encouraged to bring their sons, and sons are encouraged to bring their fathers. The cost is $15 per person, and with seating limited, respondents are encouraged to register early. March 8 is the cut-off for reservations.

Those who desire a table should list the names for those at their table, and include their reservation fees. Checks should be made payable to Holy Ghost Church, and sent to Holy Ghost Church, 306 N. Washington, Jerseyville, IL 62052. Or, contact the church office at (618) 498-3416 or e-mail: .